Angels and Demons the real story OT use of angels Hebrew word/s used – malak (messenger) – used in a general sense of a messenger or envoy sent from a person of authority to others; used most frequently of beings sent from God with a message to humans Described as Ex 3:2 – in midst of blazing fire Nu 22:22 – with a drawn sword (1 Chr 21:27) Jdg 6:21 – with a staff; fire from the staff; disappeared Judg 13:18 – name is "wonderful" Ps 103:20-21 – mighty in strength; obedient; serve God's will Other notable uses Angel of the Lord/God – a being sent by God for a protective purpose OT use of demons Hebrew word/s used – sair (hairy goat; goat demon; Lev 17:7) – used to refer to goat spirit that people sacrificed to shed (shade; Dt 32:17; Ps 106:37) - used to refer to the spirits behind the idols that people chose to sacrifice to other than to Yahweh Described as: with exception of hairy goat demon, no description Other notable uses Evil spirit – Jud 9:23; 1 Sam 16:14-23; ...